Washington Square Schedule July 4, 2013 - Reading of the Declaration of Independence

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Since 1776 the Sons of the Revolution have read the Declaration of Independence in Washington Square. Come celebrate the bravery of the founding fathers who pledged their “lives, fortunes and sacred honor” in the fight against tyranny of the English throne. The ceremony will include a 20 gun salute using the original canons by the Newport Artillery Company and a citywide ringing of bells. Come enjoy this truly patriotic and very family friendly event in the heart of Newport and hear the Declaration read from the very building it was first communicated to the citizens of Rhode Island in 1776, now 237 years ago!
Old Colony House
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
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A GREAT WAY TO START YOUR INDEPENDENCE 
DAY!

9:00 a.m. Join the Artillery Company of Newport in Washington Square & march
to the gravesite of William Ellery- RI’s Declaration of Independence signer.

9:30 a.m. Common Burial Ground Gravesite Tribute to William Ellery (Farewell St.)

9:45 a.m. Family Bicycle Parade to Washington Sq- starting at William Ellery 
Park by the Liberty Tree at the intersection of Farewell & Thames Street.

10:00 a.m. Newport Community Band - patriotic symphonic band concert in 
Washington Square – bring your blankets and lawn chairs.

10:00 a.m. “Abraham Lincoln & Newport” Exhibit & Open House in the Old Colony 
House and Newport Museum of History
10:30 a.m. Pie Eating contest beneath the Oliver Hazard Perry Statue
11:00 a.m. Reading of the Declaration of Independence from the Old Colony House
11:15 a.m. Pie Eating Contest, sponsored by Newport this Week, continues!
Noon Artillery Company of Newport Cannon Salute & Ringing of the Bells 
of Independence in Eisenhower Park in Washington Square.

12:30 p.m. Bring your own picnic or go out to lunch around the Square!